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Which are the world’s most co-operatively minded countries?

New research for the International Day of Co-operatives maps the prevalence of co-op values around the…

Midcounties awarded top rating in BitC’s 2017 Corporate Responsibility Index

The society, one of just three organisations to gain the top rating, was recognised for its…

Co-ops in Scotland: Why they are vital to the government’s policy agenda

The ICA’s Global Research Conference in Stirling looked at how the co-op ethos remains embedded in…

ICA president Monique Leroux joins Fiera Capital as vice chair and strategic advisor

The finance expert also has roles with the Quebec government and sits on the boards of…

Nominate a co-op or person that makes an outstanding contribution to co-operation

The Rochdale Pioneers Award is the highest honour bestowed by the International Co-operative Alliance and rewards…

Co-ops included in the EU’s new strategy on European development

The European Consensus on Development sets out an agenda to wipe out poverty and promote sustainable…

Our view: Are we taking responsibility for nature?

Co-ops around the world have pledged to protect the environment – and that should extend throughout…

A guide to governance: How do we steer the co-operative ship?

Co-operative experts agree that good governance is at the heart of a successful co-op – but…

B20 final recommendations highlight co-ops’ potential in employment, SMEs growth and education

The B20's final set of policy recommendations to the G20 includes mentions of how the co-op…

Asia-Pacific co-operative ministers commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Co-operative Ministers met in Vietnam in April to pledged their support for the Sustainable Development Goals…

Eudes de Freitas elected president of the International Health Cooperative Organisation

The International Health Cooperative Organisation (IHCO) has elected Eudes de Freitas Aquino as president. Dr Aquino has…

Howard Brodsky tells co-ops to go beyond great service by providing the unexpected

To win in today’s competitive world, co-ops must provide the unexpected to their customers, says Howard Brodsky, co-founder…